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Verona restaurant gets 24-hour makeover ahead of reopening
A Verona restaurant went through a transformation Monday, receiving a 24-hour makeover with the help of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and consulting firm Retailworks.
Black-owned family business finds success in trucking
A family-owned trucking company that got its big break thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic is growing by focusing on creating generational wealth for Milwaukee’s Black community.
City of Manitowoc receives $98,000 state grant to support redevelopment of River Point District
The City of Manitowoc is receiving a $98,000 state grant to investigate and ensure the environmental health of a 7.7-acre site on a Manitowoc River peninsula in the city’s downtown.
La Crosse Distilling Co. looks forward to busier and safer summer
As the summer travel season begins, the Acting Secretary of Tourism Anne Sayers and Wisconsin Economic Development Corp.'s CEO and secretary Missy Hughes toured the state's hotspots including Westby Creamery and the La Crosse Distilling Co.
Applications open for Wisconsin Tomorrow Small Business Recovery Grants
Applications for up to $420 million in new Wisconsin Tomorrow Small Business Recovery Grants for small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic will open at 8 a.m. Monday, May 24 through 4:30 p.m. Monday, June 7, Governor Tony Evers announced today.
City of Weyauwega receives $93,000 state grant to support redevelopment of vacant Main Street building
The City of Weyauwega is receiving a $93,000 state grant to help renovate a building located in downtown Weyauwega.
SOFTEC Education prepares students for construction jobs—with immediate success
A unique six-week program that prepares students for careers operating heavy equipment is drawing attention from employers, potential students and funders.
New Wisconsin Tomorrow report from WEDC outlines state’s economic recovery strategy
A new report from WEDC sets out a comprehensive strategy for investing in people to help Wisconsin recover from the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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